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CIEE Korea Spotlight: Meet Marissa!
What made you want to teach abroad? I had previously spent time in South Korea as a student during my semester of studying abroad. I really loved the culture, language... keep reading
The 8 Hardest Parts About Teaching English in Madrid
Throughout the application process to teach in Madrid, I was fed the idea that teaching abroad was this picture-perfect lifestyle and that it was accessible and easy. I had done... keep reading
CIEE Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Arielle!
What made you want to do this experience? A friend told me about this program, and I knew I had to apply! After graduating college, I was looking for an... keep reading
A Weekend in Seoul—A Look Inside CIEE’s Weekend Retreat!
CIEE’s Weekend Retreat is one of the many benefits of CIEE’s Teach in South Korea programs! A weekend where teachers meet in Seoul and have the chance to make friends... keep reading
From Six Months to a Year: 10 Reasons Why I'm Saying "Yes" to Another Semester
Today marks the day I have officially signed my contract to continue teaching in Thailand for another six months! Come May, I will return to Maryvit School Pattaya to continue... keep reading
CIEE Korea Spotlight: Aric P.
Aric is a CIEE alum who has taught in CIEE’s Teach in South Korea and Teach in Thailand programs. Read about Aric’s experience in South Korea: Where were you placed... keep reading
CIEE China Spotlight: Meet Erik!
Erik is currently teaching in Chongqing, China! Read to learn more about his experience teaching English abroad and his life in China. Why China? Have you been before? I played... keep reading
I Broke Off My Engagement and Moved Across the World.
If you are looking for a sign to apply for the teaching job, this is it.
Yes, better than the others? It's Daejeon!
A quick love letter for my home away from home. Daejeon is a hop, skip and a jump from everywhere in South Korea, and has everything my lifestyle needs. I hope you consider Daejeon for placement!
Teaching Kindergarten!
Curious about what teaching kindergarten entails? This post talks about what my days usually look like as a K1 and K2 teacher in Thailand.
Living like a Local- 4 day Weekend in Koh Chang
@laurenemiilyy I HELD A BALL OF FIRE ♬ 2GOOD4U - Marluxiam One of the benefits of living in a country longer term, like CIEE’s 6-month English teaching program, is that... keep reading
Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons
Hello lovely readers! I’m Isabel and I’m thrilled to be using this platform to share my journey moving abroad to teach English in Thailand. After graduating from the University of... keep reading
My Journey to Teaching in South Korea
Hi, my name is Connie and I’ll be blogging for CIEE from South Korea! I teach in a hagwon in Anyang, close enough to Seoul to pop in for an... keep reading
Starting My New Life in Madrid
Hi everyone! My name is Deirdre Carberry and I have just moved to Madrid from outside of Boston, Massachusetts. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in December 2022 with... keep reading